3. a) Some nouns from the article are missing from the definitions below. How many can you find without looking back at the article?
2)
1) population (n.) [U] - all the people who live in one area, city or
country.
(n.) [U] - a process of making water, air, soil, etc.
dirty.
3)
(n.) [U; C] - when sb or sth becomes impossible
to see or find.
4)
(n) [C] - a person who carefully studies the topic
to find new facts or information.
5)
(n.) [U] – the process of something being made
worse.
6)
7)
8)
(n.) [U] - the state of being safe and protected
from danger.
(n.) [C; U] - a rise in the number.
(n.) [U] - physical harm to something that makes
it less attractive or useful.​

My favorite TV show is Voice. It is a  singing competition. There are four coaches. They listen to singers without seeing them, and turn their chairs to signify that they are interested in working with that artist. If more than one coach turns the chair, the artist chooses the coach. IIt is si interesting. The coaches sometimes can't understand if it is a woman or a man singing. Or they think that it is an old man, then turn thier chair and see that it is a young woman. There you can see many talanted people. U think this show is a good chance for talanted people. I like this show very much.

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People of different countries celebrate Christmas in various ways. People in the United States and Canada decorate their homes with Christmas trees, wreaths and ornaments. City streets are filled with coloured lights; the sound of bells and Christmas carols can be heard everywhere.Children write letters to Santa Claus and tell him what presents they would like to get. Many department stores hire people to wear a Santa Claus costume and listen to children's requests. People send Christmas cards to relatives and friends. Many companies give presents to their employees.

A Christmas tree is one of the main symbols of Christmas in most homes. Relatives and friends may join in trimming the tree with lights, tinsel, and colourful ornaments. Presents are placed under the tree. On Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, families open their presents.Many children believe that Santa Claus arrives on Christmas Eve in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer and brings presents. Some children hang up stockings so Santa Claus can fill them with candy, fruit and other small gifts.In many parts of the United States and Canada groups of people walk from house to house and sing Christmas carols. Some people give singers money or small gifts or invite them for a warm drink.Many people attend church services on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. They listen to readings from Bible and singing Christmas carols.

A traditional Christmas dinner consists of stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and a variety of other dishes. Some families have ham or roast goose instead of turkey. Pumpkin pie, plum pudding, and fruitcake are favourite desserts.